This is a gorgeous book. I loved how Tali's Jewish identity was suffused into every page. The illustrations were so joyous and truly a celebration of Sephardic Jewish culture, from its material cultural (the mezuzah, the hamsas, the hanukkiah and kiddush cups) to its food (bourekas, arroz, huevos). I particularly loved the inclusion of all the animals in the illustrations. The joy of the illustrations is slightly tempered by the text of the book, which deals with Tali's Nona's forgetfulness, as well as Tali's realization that she has to help her Nona instead of her Nona taking care of her. I also struggled a bit with the concept of "timeless time." Still, I loved the feeling the book evoked and the author's pride in her Sephardi identity.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is such a beautiful book about Tali and her Nona cooking together, exploring family and the way in which Dementia/Alzheimer's impacts their interactions. It’s lovely to see Tali trying to figure out what is meant by the timeless time and keeping her on track and I think it’s actually a really sweet way to look at Dementia/Alzheimer's as a condition as well. The illustrations were also well done with some great detailing.

Tali has always loved spending time with Nona. One day, as the two prepare traditional Sephardic Jewish dishes, Tali notices that Nona is forgetful, calling her by the wrong name, expecting Tali to nap, and leaving the food on the stove while she dances with her zills and fans. As the day unfolds, Tali begins her journey to identify when Nona is in her Timeless Time, weaving past and present together, and learning how she can best navigate their changing relationship.

Tali and the Timeless Time is a story filled with empathy, compassion, curiosity, and love. As someone who has been a caregiver to an aging parent with dementia, this story touched my heart and left me feeling blessed Amiras decided to create such a lovely story complemented by stunning artwork. The blend of the author’s exquisite text alongside the rich and colorful artwork by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne is a stirring experience for young readers.

I highly recommend Tali and the Timeless Time to anyone with young children in their lives. It is a heartfelt, beautifully illustrated story that gently opens the door to meaningful conversations about memory, family, and love across generations.

This picture book was such a lovely surprise. Tali and the Timeless Time tells the story of a young girl and her grandmother, whose memory is slowly fading due to Alzheimer’s. It’s a gentle, heartfelt story about love, family, and holding on to special moments.
What really stood out to me was how much I learned about Ladino culture—something I knew very little about before reading. The references to traditional foods and customs were woven in so naturally, and the glossary at the end was super helpful without feeling too ‘educational.’
It’s one of those books that stays with you. Warm, emotional, and quietly powerful. A great conversation starter for kids (and adults) about memory, heritage, and the importance of family stories.

This book was a very confusing read. My overall understanding of this book is that the grandma has dementia/Alzheimer's, but even that hypothesis isn't completely clear or conveyed in the best way. On top of that, if that *is* truly the meaning of the book, it doesn't teach young readers about these diseases and it just adds more confusion, in my opinion.
Yet another confusing thing about this book was the central idea/theme. WTF is "the timeless time"? Not even the main character of the book knows. I still have zero clue, even after finishing the book! In short, that's just not great.
Lastly, for the illustrations something about the art style bothered me. I couldn't quite place it, I just didn't care for them.

Beautiful slice of life between a grandmother and grandchild, deeply relatable while being rich, colorful and culturally vibrant. Absolutely loved it. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read!

I adore everything about this book. The illustrations go beyond beautiful. There is so much detail.
Tali spends every Friday with her Nona, they bake, they tell stories, they dance, it is very special. This is a great book for grandparents to read to their grandchildren. The only thing I think that would make it better, is if some of the recipes that they made were featured at the end of the book so people can bake them after reading. Overall, this book is perfect to read to children either at home, or in school.

What a heartfelt, beautiful story about a young girl and her grandmother who's dealing with memory loss. When Tali spends the day with her Nona, they have a lot of fun (even when Nona tells her the same stories over and over -- or worse, forgets that she's baking them food!) Nona tells her that she'll love her into 'the timeless time,' which Tali can't quite understand. Throughout the book, she wonders: is the timeless time last week? Hundreds of years ago? Or sometime altogether different?

I have to admit that I was a bit nervous halfway through, thinking "Why is this girl spending the day with her grandmother in this state?!" but was relieved when it was revealed that she just lives next door. All in all, this is a beautiful exploration of rich culture, family traditions, the concept of time, and endless love -- and the illustrations are so vibrant and stunning, I spent far too long on each page just soaking everything in!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A gentle, magical read that lingers.
This book truly moved me. With flowing prose and illustrations that feel like warm memories on a page, it beautifully weaves themes of culture, family, and the quiet strength found in caring for our elders.

Young Tali spends time with her Nona, who lives just next door, but also seems to live in another world entirely. She moves through “Timeless Time,” a rhythm all her own, where memories blur and moments stretch. She forgets names, drifts off midtask, and yet there’s magic in the way she sees the world. It’s a tender portrayal of aging and memory, wrapped in love and everyday rituals.

What stood out most was how Tali, in all her youth, holds the weight of understanding and care.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

A wonderful story of a granddaughter and grandmother relationship. She story fills in for children what does timeless time mean and how to obtain that need by spending time with the ones we love. Time is short, spend every minute with the ones we love!

Tali and the Timeless Time is a truly wonderful children's picture book about the special bond between a grandmother and grandchild. Written in honor of the Arabic culture, the characters use a collection of culturally specific words and prepare unique ethnic dishes. This story is transcendental and reverent to that special bond between grandmothers and grandchildren.

I didn't care for this title. I especially thought it was odd that a children's book would depict a child going outside while their adult was asleep and then playing near a fountain of water. Probably not the best.

I felt like there was a lot of good in this book. I loved, loved, loved the illustrations. I appreciate that the author incorporated so many cultures into this book. I also appreciate how the author wanted to discuss a serious topic like Dementia, that so many kids experience in their families, in a book. However, I felt this book prompted way more questions than it answered. The concept of "The Timeless Time" never made itself clear to me. I wish this was a book I loved, but it's ultimately a book that left me confused.

Cute little children’s book! I loved the art- it was bold, colorful, and super expressive. I also love any book that describes food, and this one did not disappoint. I’d say my only issue was that the possibly dementia (?) storyline was a little confusing/watered down. Although, this could’ve been intentional, from the child’s perspective. Thanks to NetGalley for access to the book!

Wow, a beautiful story accompanied by beautiful illustrations. My great-grandmother suffered from dementia, and although I donʻt remember much about her before she lived in a nursing home, I remember my motherʻs stories of her grandmother and their times together. I think this is such a sweet love letter to Nonas everywhere, Sefardi culture, the cultural importance of food, how history is passed down through culture, and my favorite dish, Shakshuka!

This book is so lovely and really touches on the subject of aging and how our elders sometimes don't always act like they used to as they get older in such a good and colorful way. I love how the main character gently reminds her nona when nona gets things incorrectly, but also ensures that her nona is taken care of as well. The art style is also so colorful and fun, and I learned a bit about baking across cultures and sometimes how families take those traditions and make them their own.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an arc copy in exchange for an honest review!

Tali and the Timeless Time is a beautiful story about family, culture and of course time. We see Tali and her Nona (her grandma) spend an afternoon together, in a journey in between different timelines and places. Tali's Nona is quite forgetful and she is starting to show the signs of her age, we see Tali deal with this while still enjoying the magic of her grandma's stories.

The illustrations are beautiful and honestly perfect. There's a lot of rich colors, that somehow capture perfectly the essence of the different cultures the story touches on. The food illustrations are lovely and realistic!

The illustrations were stunning & the tale of Nona and her granddaughter, Tali is beautiful. It is sad when a loved one’s mind begins to deteriorate and they forget your name and the traditions you did with them. Tali tries her best to help Nona remember and pretend everything is okay. I wonder where Tali’s mom is in this story?

Thank you to The Collective Book Studio and NetGalley for the e-ARC to read and review. The illustrations of this children's book are simply lovely, and have rich colors and so much visual interest across the pages, it's captivating. The story itself weaves culture, family, and elder care themes together for an interesting read. Young Tali is spending time with her nona, who luckily lives just next door. Nona operates on a different timeline than anyone else, one of her own: Timeless Time. She's forgetful, and calls Tali by her mother's name, and gets distracted while they are cooking together. It's presented here as a magical other timeline, an otherworldly outlook on reality woven with experience. The story does a great job at showing Tali dealing with this memory loss and looking after her grandma, but I do think she absorbs a lot of the worry without another adult to come in and help out. But it is a great way to show kids how to recognize lapses in their elders' memories, while still appreciating all of the valuable, rich traditions that they DO remember and pass down eagerly to their younger generations of family.

Adorable little book that taught me and my baby son about other cultures. My Grandpa was orphaned but from genealogy we believe his Mom was Jewish, so this book quickly became very dear to my heart. Gorgeous illustrations, a lovely hygge experience, and all around just filled with love and warmth.